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Federal Government Services Survey

Rainbow Families is preparing a report into discrimination LGBTIQ parents face when accessing Federal Government services and we want to hear from you. 
Tell us about your experiences with Medicare, applying for a passport, adoption and fostering, ART, surrogacy, and the census. We want to hear from you, so we can advocate for changes on these important issues that affect LGBTIQ parents and their families.
This survey is a follow-up to Rainbow Families NSW consultation with our community about their experiences with state government services.
That consultation led to the Love Makes A Family report launched last year, which has been a critical part of Rainbow Families’ advocacy.
We have had a positive response to our report and are in conversation with NSW Government Ministers and departments about many of the recommendations.
This survey is looking at the experiences of our community interacting with Federal Government services and departments.

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